Such a stunning sunset for a farewell.As a newbie, I have someway to go to your marvellous 400. Like lady, I discovered you late, but I can always revisit your older posts. Good luck and thanks for the comments you have left on mine.

ARGH!!!!! I will miss your cheery photos and stinking beautiful weather! The shots of the beach that made me "hate" you! UGH! How can you say good-bye? Seriously, will miss your quirky humor and happy posts very much.

Isabella, your blog has been a wonderful spot to visit for wonderful photos full of variety and inspiring text. Thanks for all of that and for coming to see mine, too. I'll be looking, now and then, for your return. Continue to enjoy life as I know you have been doing throughout your CDPB time.

Isabella, I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing Naples through your eyes and most especially the gator pictures! Hate to see you go. Your post commentary is always as good as your photographs. Happy Trails!

I will miss your photos and I suspect your extended leave of absence will be shorter than you think. I predict you will find you are as addicted to sharing photos as we are addicted to enjoying your photos ... Best wishes and auf weidersehen.

To Everyone - how lovely to have you all stop by and voice your sentiments. Let me quote Richard Bach:"Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends." Until then, my friends...

Isabella, enjoy now your free time!It was sooo nice to share many moments of Naples in your pics. I hope you come and visit some day. Thanks for your sense of humor and your great posts!Have such a nice blog-vacation! Hope we see you very soon! :)

I wish you all the bet, all my love and happyness in life, I missed you and I will miss you in the future. But I'll understand and respect your decesion. maybe I'll do the same one day... Just a break is always refreshing.

You are welcome anytime to visit my blog dear Isabella. I'll keep good memories at your blog-friendship. THANKS and hug.

You have such a beautiful name and a wonderful eye. I want you to know that I just finished school, and the photos on your blog helped me get through. I plan to move to the Naples area in August, and I have suffered through three brutal Michigan winters. Coming to see your beautiful photos of Naples seriously helped me through these cold, dark winters.

Isabella, I don't know you, but I run a company that helps people relocate to Naples(by identifying employment opportunities). Your page helps me show them what a beautiful place we live in!Mike BrownBanyanBrown Solutions, Inc.www.banyanbrown.com

I have been a lurker for a long time but just realized this happened. Anyways, thanks for the 400 posts. I don't think I've read them all yet but I'm well on my way. Can't wait to see what comes out of you next.

Welcome to Paradise!

Naples, on the Gulf Coast of Florida - the only subtropical area in the contiguous United States.
Year-round sunshine, white sandy beaches, championship golf courses (and the most millionaires per square mile in the world!).
So come, take a dip, the water's temperature is a constant 74°F. But please, DO NOT FEED THE ALLIGATORS!!!